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  1. VMAs 2012: Kevin Hart Riffs on Kristen Stewart, Snooki, Chris Brown, Drake

    VMAs 2012: Kevin Hart Riffs on Kristen Stewart, Snooki, Chris Brown, Drake

    6:20 pm PDT 9/6/2012
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    The actor-comedian, who is hosting the awards show, centered his monologue around Hollywood's "mistakes" of the past few months. READ MORE

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  2. Who's Video Do You Want to Star In?

    5:46 pm PDT 9/6/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
    • David Simpson
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    We ask the stars of 'Twilight' and MTV's 'Awkward' and other guests of the Video Music Awards which performer's videos they would like to star in. READ MORE

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  3. VMAs 2012: Complete Winners List

    VMAs 2012: Complete Winners List

    5:39 pm PDT 9/6/2012
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    One Direction was the big winner of the night with three awards. READ MORE

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  4. VMAs 2012: Red Carpet Arrivals

    VMAs 2012: Red Carpet Arrivals

    5:29 pm PDT 9/6/2012
    • Philiana Ng
    • Chris Godley
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    Music's biggest stars, including The Wanted, One Direction, Demi Lovato and DJ Pauly D, walk down the two-tiered carpet on Sept. 6, 2012 at L.A. Live. READ MORE

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  5. Musician's on Reality Singing Competitions

    5:23 pm PDT 9/6/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
    • David Simpson
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    We ask Gotye, Imagine Dragons and Ne-Yo which reality show they would like to go on, 'X Factor', 'The Voice' or 'American Idol'. READ MORE

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  6. MTV Video Music Awards 2012: VEVO Expert Predicts Justin Bieber, One Direction to Win

    3:23 pm PDT 9/6/2012
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    Will it be a teen sweep on tonight's big show? Guest blogger Scott Reich breaks down the VMAs' five biggest categories. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Pop Star PSY Joins The Wanted on Stage at VMA Pre-Party (Video)

    Pop Star PSY Joins The Wanted on Stage at VMA Pre-Party (Video)

    3:02 pm PDT 9/6/2012
    • Haein Jung
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    Korean singer PSY performs his hit "Gangnam Style" with U.K. boy band The Wanted. READ MORE

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  8. The Five Hottest New Restaurants in Downtown L.A.

    The Five Hottest New Restaurants in Downtown L.A.

    11:00 am PDT 9/6/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    On the eve of the VMAs and the Lakers' and Kings' new seasons, a wave of sexy eateries opens on the district's once-barren streets. READ MORE

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  9. MTV Video Music Awards: 5 Things To Know

    MTV Video Music Awards: 5 Things To Know

    10:59 am PDT 9/6/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The annual event, hosted by Kevin Hart, will feature performances by Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Green Day and Lil Wayne. READ MORE

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  10. Fash Track
    Rihanna Debuts New Short Haircut at VMA Rehearsals

    Rihanna Debuts New Short Haircut at VMA Rehearsals

    9:46 am PDT 9/6/2012
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    The singer's cropped 'do is reminiscent of the androgynous style she wore in "Battleship." READ MORE

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  11. PSY Performing 'Gangnam Style' with The Wanted

    9:41 am PDT 9/6/2012
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    Psy performing 'Gangnam Style' with UK band The Wanted as his back up dancers. The Wanted brought him out to play his hit at the MTV and Taco Bell's MTV VMA pre-show party at the Avalon Hollywood. READ MORE

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  12. Watch Video VMAs 2012: Self-Proclaimed 'Underdog' Gotye on Making His Nominated Music Video

    VMAs 2012: Self-Proclaimed 'Underdog' Gotye on Making His Nominated Music Video

    9:10 am PDT 9/6/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The indie rock singer's "Somebody That I Used to Know" is nominated for the top prize, video of the year. READ MORE

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  13. Live Feed
    Watch Video MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Executive Producer Dave Sirulnick on Politics, Music and Those Unscripted Must-See TV Moments

    MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Executive Producer Dave Sirulnick on Politics, Music and Those Unscripted Must-See TV Moments

    7:00 am PDT 9/6/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    EDMTV anyone? The network's EVP also explains how electronic dance music festivals inspired the vibe of this year's VMAs. READ MORE

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  14. Alicia Keys on Performing at the VMAs

    5:08 am PDT 9/6/2012
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    Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys on performing at the MTV Video Music Awards. READ MORE

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    Watch Video MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Kevin Hart on Preventing a Kanye West Outburst (Video)

    MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Kevin Hart on Preventing a Kanye West Outburst (Video)

    2:34 pm PDT 9/5/2012
    • Arati Patel
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    The show's host reveals his Kanye contingency plan. READ MORE

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  16. Live Feed
    VMAs Won't Cut Into Obama's Speech on Thursday

    VMAs Won't Cut Into Obama's Speech on Thursday

    10:55 am PDT 9/5/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    MTV's annual Video Music Awards will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET in order to end before the president’s speech from the DNC. READ MORE

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    Watch Video MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Host Kevin Hart Takes THR on Tour of Set, Backstage (Video)

    MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Host Kevin Hart Takes THR on Tour of Set, Backstage (Video)

    10:34 am PDT 9/5/2012
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    The comedian and actor says he's "like a kid in a candy store" -- no celebrity is off-limits when it comes to entertaining the TV audience. READ MORE

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  18. Watch Video MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Video of the Year Nominees (Videos)

    MTV Video Music Awards 2012: Video of the Year Nominees (Videos)

    8:40 am PDT 9/5/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Previous winners Katy Perry and Rihanna go head-to-head with Drake, M.I.A., and Gotye in the annual clip kudos' most-watched category. READ MORE

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  19. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj to Perform at VMAs

    Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj to Perform at VMAs

    2:57 pm PDT 9/4/2012
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    Host Kevin Hart also announced that Rihanna will open the show with a remix of her song "Cockiness." READ MORE

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  20. Kevin Hart on Hosting the VMAs

    12:47 pm PDT 9/4/2012
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    VMA host Kevin Hart on breaking the rules and what we can expect from this year's Video Music Awards. READ MORE

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